Itai Abrahams
Basketball Coach | Elite Youth Development | Senior Player Development Coach Basketball Scout & Game Analyst | EuroLeague Head Coaches Academy Graduate
Rosh Pinna,Israel
Summary
PROFILE
Basketball coach specializing in elite youth development, high-performance training environments, and advanced player development systems.
Currently serving as Head Coach in Israel’s U16 Premier League and Director of the Excellence Development Program at Hapoel Galil Elyon Basketball Club.
Graduate of the EuroLeague Head Coaches Academy, with experience developing high-level youth players competing in Israel’s top leagues and national team frameworks.
Founder of GBA Basketball Academy, focusing on advanced skill development, basketball IQ, and professional training structures.
In addition to coaching, I work as a basketball scout and game analyst, specializing in opponent analysis, player evaluation, and tactical game preparation.
My coaching philosophy emphasizes high-tempo basketball, aggressive defensive identity, and advanced pick-and-roll decision making
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Basketball Coach And Scout\Analyst
Hapoel Galil Elion
Galil Elion
2023 - Current
Head Coach — U16 Premier League
2024 – Present
• Head coach in Israel’s top youth basketball league
• Responsible for tactical development, training structure, and player development
• Development of elite youth prospects competing at the highest national level
Director — Excellence Development Program
2024 – Present
• Managing the club’s elite development program
• Designing individual development plans for top prospects
• Leading advanced skill development and performance training
Assistant Coach — U18 National League (National Champions)
2023
• Member of coaching staff that won the Israeli U18 National Championship
Head Coach — U14
2023
• Focus on technical skill development and tactical foundations
Head Coach — U18 National League
2022 – 2023
• Led the U18 team in national competition
• Focused on team culture, competitive identity, and player progression
Founder & Professional Director
2024 – Present
• Founder and manager of a basketball academy (GBA) specializing in elite youth player development
• Building structured development systems focused on skill development, athleticism, and basketball IQ
Education
BBA - Business And Managerial Economics
Tel Hai University
Tel Hai , Kiryat Shmona 04.2001 -
Senior Basketball Coach - Euroleague Head Coach Academy
EHCB Academy
Belgrad 04.2001 -
Senior Basketball Manager -
Wingate
Netanya, Israel 04.2001 -
Skills
Elite Youth Player Development
Senior Individual Player Development
Pick & Roll Offensive Systems
Aggressive Defensive Systems
High Tempo Offensive Philosophy
Individual Development Plans (IDP)
Basketball IQ & Decision Making (05 Principle)
Video Analysis & Game Scouting
Opponent Tactical Analysis
Accomplishments
COACHING ACHIEVEMENTS
• Israeli U18 National Champions — Assistant Coach (2023)
• Head Coach in Israel’s U16 Premier League
• Director of an Elite Player Development Program
• Developed players selected to Israeli National Team programs
Timeline
BBA - Business And Managerial Economics
Tel Hai University
04.2001 -
Senior Basketball Coach - Euroleague Head Coach Academy
EHCB Academy
04.2001 -
Senior Basketball Manager -
Wingate
04.2001 -
Basketball Coach And Scout\Analyst
Hapoel Galil Elion
2023 - Current